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European Year of Skills: Statements (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I welcome Oli, who came from the United States to do some work experience with me, and her parents to the Public Gallery. I welcome her back to Ireland. It is great to have them here. It is brilliant that so many young adults in Ireland have a degree. The statistics show we are significantly above the OECD average. Many Irish people, however, are falling behind because they do not...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 13. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [21444/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (10 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Like previous speakers, I deal with housing queries on a daily basis. Lately, there seems to be a huge issue with communication between the Department and local authorities. On issues like this, we must ensure that we are all on the same wavelength. I recently encountered a lady who had to go into emergency accommodation because the ban on evictions was lifted. Her child is autistic and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: House Sales (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Carlow homebuyers who have availed of the enhanced help-to-buy scheme since 23 July 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21451/23]

Europe Day: Statements (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Minister of State. Ireland’s 50th anniversary in the EU is a major milestone in its history. It is an honour for me to mark a successful 50 years of membership of the EU by celebrating Europe Day 2033. I was delighted to participate in the celebrations in Carlow this morning. We had a really big event. I thank Carlow County Development Partnership, including Ms Annette...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Every day I come here, I leave Carlow town and I pass slip roads to the motorway. These are chock-a-block with vans and cars that are left for the day while their owners carpool to go to work. I recently heard that the other day they had been fined for parking there. This was not done by Carlow local authority but our neighbouring one. We have no park-and-ride facilities in Carlow. These...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I have.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank all the witnesses for their opening statements today. I also thank Deputy Whitmore for asking my questions, which is fine. They were about the voice of the child and childminders. That is important. Information is going to be crucial here, and how we communicate it. I will just go back to the Department. The witnesses spoke about proposals to enshrine interagency co-operation in...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: While I welcome the scheme, there appears to be a lack of sufficient vision and ambition. It is important that we hear these concerns.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (9 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 111. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of Carlow businesses that have applied for assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme to date; the number that have been successful; the estimated value or worth of the support to date for businesses in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21450/23]

Construction Safety Licensing Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: We have all learned from the past, which is why the Bill seeks to regulate and license construction, quarrying and related activities through a single designated body. As we ramp up our efforts to tackle the housing crisis, we need to ensure that health and safety and correct regulations are strengthened. Houses that were let down by faulty building supplies should be able to be remedied...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of extra carriages that have been allocated on the Dublin to Waterford train and the Waterford to Dublin train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20801/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Southern Relief Road in Carlow and the Relief Road for Tullow. [20800/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank everyone, and in particular for their opening statements. I have three or four questions. The committee has been informed that PBS is a core approach within the health service for helping people with disabilities who are at risk of exclusion from school, from services and from the community. Perhaps the witnesses will come back to me on that. Will the witnesses also discuss how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I well believe it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: To form one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Mr. Tennyson mentioned groups. Perhaps he can explain that to me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Rights-Based Behaviour Analysis and Support: Discussion (4 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: That is great; it is very welcome.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 May 2023)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: My question is about the extra €200 that was to be paid to long-term social welfare recipients, including those on carer's allowance, disability allowance, the working family payment and pensions. I welcomed this but, in my office last Friday, I received many phone calls from people who thought they were going to get the additional payment to deal with the cost of living but who did...